NSW · Central Coast (NSW) Council
Kulnura, 2250
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Kulnura is a quieter smaller community in Central Coast (NSW), where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. The community is self-contained in the best sense. Local life comes first, with the region opening up beyond. Generous greenery runs through the area, from street trees to tucked-away reserves.
An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees. Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice, and that is part of the charm. Parks, reserves and open space make it genuinely outdoor-friendly for walks, sport and weekend downtime.
Transport options are solid enough for daily errands and regular trips further afield. Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose.
The desirability score is below average, weighed down by weaker local dining and lifestyle amenities and transport and access against similar regional towns, even with community and employment and parks and green space holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 589
- Median age
- 48
- Median household income / week
- $1,913
- Dwelling vacancy
- 15.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 36 of 231
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,500
- Employment rate
- 56%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 8 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $640
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $690
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $650
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 540
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 68
- Against the person
- 15
- Against property
- 20
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 115.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 39 residents
- State safety percentile
- 80.4th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -4%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions922
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment540
- Malicious Damage To Property490
- Steal From Retail Store460
- Transport Regulatory Offences1947
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 975
- Kulnura Public SchoolPrimary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
8 public transport stops in this suburb
- George Downes Dr Opp Bloodtree Rd
- George Downes Dr Opp Walkers Ridge Rd
- George Downes Dr Opp Walkers Ridge Rd
- Springs Rd After George Downes Dr
- Springs Rd Before George Downes Dr
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
62 planning-related records
2026· 3 proposals
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure72 HUNTS ROAD KULNURA 2250Under Assessment
February 2026
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure759 GEORGE DOWNES DRIVE KULNURA 2250Under Assessment
January 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool1213 GEORGE DOWNES DRIVE KULNURA 2250Determined
2025· 8 proposals
December 2025
- Home business; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia131 FINNS ROAD KULNURA 2250Under Assessment
November 2025
- Subdivision74 HUNTS ROAD KULNURA 2250Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Temporary building, structure or use; Function centre1172 GEORGE DOWNES DRIVE KULNURA 2250Additional Information Requested
September 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure52 HUNTS ROAD KULNURA 2250Determined
- Fowl and poultry houses; Erection of a new structure; Intensive livestock agriculture315 GRETA ROAD KULNURA 2250Additional Information Requested
July 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Intensive livestock agriculture; Poultry farm; Agriculture315 GRETA ROAD KULNURA 2250Withdrawn
April 2025
- Fowl and poultry houses; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure315 GRETA ROAD KULNURA 2250Withdrawn
March 2025
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure922 GEORGE DOWNES DRIVE KULNURA 2250Determined
2024· 11 proposals
December 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure520 GEORGE DOWNES DRIVE KULNURA 2250Determined
November 2024
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Residential Accommodation184 GRETA ROAD KULNURA 2250Determined
September 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)74 HUNTS ROAD KULNURA 2250Determined
August 2024
- Subdivision993 GEORGE DOWNES DRIVE KULNURA 2250Determined
July 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool2100 GEORGE DOWNES DRIVE KULNURA 2250Determined
June 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure72 HUNTS ROAD KULNURA 2250Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure2100 GEORGE DOWNES DRIVE KULNURA 2250Determined
May 2024
- Temporary building, structure or use; Recreation/Tourist Premise; Function centre1550 GEORGE DOWNES DRIVE KULNURA 2250Under Assessment
March 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Ancillary commercial development993 GEORGE DOWNES DRIVE KULNURA 2250Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool; Supporting Development1042 GEORGE DOWNES DRIVE KULNURA 2250Determined
January 2024
- Temporary building, structure or use; Ancillary commercial development; Temporary structure987 GEORGE DOWNES DRIVE KULNURA 2250Determined
2023· 11 proposals
September 2023
- Farm buildings69 WILLIAMS ROAD KULNURA 2250Determined
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Alterations and additions to residential development; Garages, carports and car parking spaces64 GRETA ROAD KULNURA 2250Determined
- Farm buildings351 GRETA ROAD KULNURA 2250Determined
August 2023
- Shed142 FINNS ROAD KULNURA 2250Determined
- Farm buildings153 GRETA ROAD KULNURA 2250Determined
July 2023
- Pools / decks / fencing511 KYOLA ROAD KULNURA 2250Determined
June 2023
- Farm buildings; Shed2230 GEORGE DOWNES DRIVE KULNURA 2250Determined
- Dwelling; Dual occupancy922 GEORGE DOWNES DRIVE KULNURA 2250Determined
May 2023
- Shed; Other315 GRETA ROAD KULNURA 2250Determined
March 2023
- Farm buildings; Shed1640 GEORGE DOWNES DRIVE KULNURA 2250Determined
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Alterations and additions to residential development; Garages, carports and car parking spaces64 GRETA ROAD KULNURA 2250Determined
2022· 7 proposals
November 2022
- Pools / decks / fencing; Shed; Other96 BARNES ROAD KULNURA 2250Determined
- Other1550 GEORGE DOWNES DRIVE KULNURA 2250Withdrawn
October 2022
- Subdivision of land74 HUNTS ROAD KULNURA 2250Determined
- Dual occupancy; Pools / decks / fencing; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs1042 GEORGE DOWNES DRIVE KULNURA 2250Determined
August 2022
- Other143-147 CHERRY LANE KULNURA 2250Determined
May 2022
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Alterations and additions to residential development; Garages, carports and car parking spaces64 GRETA ROAD KULNURA 2250Determined
February 2022
- Secondary dwelling273 GRETA ROAD KULNURA 2250Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Kulnura Pioneer ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 8/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 18
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 25.5/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 6005th in Australia
- State rank
- 1873rd in NSW
- Peer rank
- #461 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #863 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 78%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Breach Bail Conditionscrime922
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime540
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime490
- Steal From Retail Storecrime460
- Transport Regulatory Offencescrime1947
- George Downes Dr Opp Bloodtree Rdtransport
- George Downes Dr Opp Walkers Ridge Rdtransport
- George Downes Dr Opp Walkers Ridge Rdtransport
- Springs Rd After George Downes Drtransport
- Springs Rd Before George Downes Drtransport
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
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